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ˌlu kəˈtraɪ inleukotriene
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leukotrienenoun
Any of several physiologically active lipids, related to the prostaglandins, that participate in allergic responses
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Leukotriene
Leukotrienes are a family of eicosanoid inflammatory mediators produced in leukocytes by the oxidation of arachidonic acid by the enzyme arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase. As their name implies, leukotrienes were first discovered in leukocytes, but have since been found in other immune cells. Leukotrienes use lipid signaling to convey information to either the cell producing them or neighboring cells in order to regulate immune responses. Leukotriene production is usually accompanied by the production of histamine and prostaglandins, which also act as inflammatory mediators. One of their roles is to trigger contractions in the smooth muscles lining the bronchioles; their overproduction is a major cause of inflammation in asthma and allergic rhinitis. Leukotriene antagonists are used to treat these disorders by inhibiting the production or activity of leukotrienes.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of leukotriene in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of leukotriene in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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